Picomotor Controller Kit, Eight-Axis
Picomotor Controller Kit, Eight-Axis
Model: 8742-8-KIT
Product Series Overview
Open-Loop Picomotor Motion ControllersThe 8742-8-KIT Eight-Axis Picomotor™ Controller/Driver Module Kit has everything you need to get started quickly. We've bundled our Picomotor controller/driver and accessories together to provide a simple-to-use 8-axis driver kit. Just plug in the included power supply and you're ready to go. The kit includes the following components:
- 2×8742 : 4-axis Picomotor Motion Controller and software
- 1×8745-STK-KIT: L-shaped bracket for stacking several Controllers
- 1×8745-PS : 12V power supply for 8742 Picomotor Motion Controller
- 1×8745_USB-CBL : 3 m USB cable for 8742 Picomotor Motion Controller
- 1×8745-PWR-CBL : 6 in. power cable for 8742 Picomotor Motion Controller
- 1×8745-RS485-CBL : 6 in. RS-485 cable for 8742 Picomotor Motion Controller
Integrated Controller and Driver Design
The 8742 is a single-box solution that provides both control of Picomotor actuators as well as drives the actuators. For plug-and-play use without need for computer control, you can use the
Daisy-Chain Up to 31 Controllers
You can daisy-chain up to 31 open or close-loop controllers together with four channels each, so you can have a network of up to 124 standard Picomotor actuators. The 8745-PWR-CBL and 8745-RS485-CBL cables are used to daisy-chain power and communication, creating a network of Picomotor controllers. This allows you to connect one master controller to your PC and be able to communicate with the entire stack. Note that one power supply is required for every three controllers.
USB and Ethernet Connectivity
The model 8742 controller/driver has two computer interface ports: USB-Device and Ethernet. This makes connecting and communicating with a host PC very simple. This controller also features an embedded HTTP server which generates a dynamic web page to accept command line input and show immediate response.
Resources & Downloads
Literature
8742_Datasheet(866 kB, PDF) Picomotor FAQ(3.1 MB, PDF)
Software
PicomotorApp 2.1.5(52.4 MB, ZIP) 8742 TIVA MCU Firmware v3.04 for SN > 24621(151.4 kB, ZIP) 8742 8743 Python Samples(405.5 kB, ZIP)
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